Prevost X3-45, XLII-45 Entertainer (2012-2013): Electrical system
Recall 12V511000 · Oct 18, 2012 · Prevost Cars, Inc.
91
vehicles affected
91
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V511000
- Date
- Oct 18, 2012
- Maker
- Prevost Cars, Inc.
- Units affected
- 91
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Prevost is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 X3-45 and XLII-45 coach buses, manufactured between November 15, 2011, and August 14, 2012. The power cables may rub against sharp edges in both the rear junction box and the condenser compartment, resulting in a short-circuit.
What can happen
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Prevost | X3-45 | 2012-2013 |
| Prevost | Xlii-45 Entertainer | 2012-2013 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V511000?
2 models: Prevost X3-45 (2012-2013), Prevost Xlii-45 Entertainer (2012-2013), about 91 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V511000?
Prevost will notify owners, and dealers will re-route and repair the affected power cables, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 14, 2012. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888 x 6558.
What can happen?
If the power cables short-circuit, a vehicle fire may result.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.